Defensive tackle Amobi Okoye] walked to the podium Saturday and looked as comfortable as any other 22-year-old draft prospect. The difference is Okoye already has a college degree - and he's just 19. Get the inside scoop on that and much more in the NFL Combine Notebook.[details]

2005 (Junior): Reliable, tough Kalil returns to start for his second season at center as a junior in 2005. He is on the 2005 Rimington Trophy watch list.

Personal: He's a sociology major at USC. His father, Frank, was a center at Arkansas (1978) and Arizona (1980-81-82), then was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1982 before playing for the USFL's Arizona Wranglers in 1983 and Houston Gamblers in 1984. He likes to sing, particularly Frank Sinatra tunes.

The good: Smart, tough, competitive and technically sound, Kalil can handle all the assignments in the middle. He's an excellent drive blocker who is very quick and uses outstanding technique and strong hands to neutralize defenders. As a senior, he won the Morris Trophy, awarded to the Pac-10's top offensive lineman, and was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy. His agility and speed enable him to get to linebackers quickly and make him one of the best pulling centers in the last several years. He also has exceptional leadership skills and a strong work ethic. He has a mean streak, but plays under control. He maintains leverage and has quick hands, which helps him against bigger opponents.

The bad: At 6 feet 3 and 295 pounds, he isn't physically intimidating by NFL standards. He will likely need help against big nose tackles.

Outlook: Kalil has the durability, leadership skills and athletic ability to develop quickly and could be a starter as a rookie. He's a possible last first round selection, but more likely will go early in the second round. He figures to fit best with a team that uses zone blocking schemes. The Raiders, 49ers and Broncos have shown keen interest.

This is special to Rivals.com from Frank Coyle. Coyle has written about the NFL Draft in his newsletter for more than...[Complete Bio]